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St. Landry Crime Stoppers and Deputy Kenneth Fontenot of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office need your help in locating the suspect responsible for a theft in the Port Barre area. On November 3,...
View Article12 St. Landry Parish schools improve academic performance
St. Landry Superintendent Patrick Jenkins walks with principal Milton Batiste III during his visit to Lawtell Elementary Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The district's overall score dropped slightly, from a...
View ArticleDon't miss these fairs and festivals in south Louisiana
Cracklins come out of the grease during the 2016 Cracklin Festival in Port Barre. The festival runs through Sunday with music, rides and arts and crafts.
View ArticleFinal day of Cracklin Festival in Port Barre
It's the last day of Port Barre's Cracklin Festival, but there's still some time to treat yourself to one of Acadiana's most popular delicacies. The annual event, hosted by the Port Barre Lions Club,...
View ArticleIn Our Backyard, Part 1: Human Trafficking In Acadiana
It's being referred to as "modern day slavery" and it is happening all over Louisiana. We are talking about the epidemic of human trafficking.
View ArticleLafleur pleads guilty in two slayings, sentenced to life
A Eunice man has pleaded guilty to the 2011 slaying of his uncle and the December 2015 murder of another man. Phillip Lafleur pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in the death of his uncle, Dale...
View ArticleLost Bayou Ramblers, Sonny Landreth and Dwayne Dopsie receive Grammy nominations
Sonny Landreth has shared world stages with Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett and other renowned names. But in the future, those stars may have to meet Landreth in Lafayette.
View ArticleBobby Dupre partners with Santa to help Opelousas clinic
A few days ago I received a phone call from my friend Bobby Dupre, who is also a personal friend of Santa Claus. A few days ago I received a phone call from my friend Bobby Dupre, who is also a...
View ArticleSmiley: Survival skills from Maw-Maw
James Clary Jr. says, "Your feature on grandparents' names has me remembering sage childhood advice received from my paternal grandmother, who embraced the time-honored role of 'Maw-Maw' for her...
View ArticleWhat's Your Story in Port Barre: A second chance at life
This time on What's Your Story, the dart sent us on our way to Port Barre in St. Landry Parish. "I wasn't going to do this but I made a promise to myself and I wasn't keeping it so I'm going to do...
View ArticleCool Schools: Port Barre Middle School
Today's Cool School is Port Barre Middle School! The Junior Beta Club donated hygiene products to the New Life Center. They also showed appreciation to the school's support staff by bringing treats to...
View ArticleTeens arrested for vandalizing vehicles, Port Barre High with spray paint
Port Barre police say they have arrested two teenagers in a case of criminal damage and theft at and around Port Barre High School in September. Police Chief Deon Boudreaux confirms that a 14-year-old...
View ArticleTwo teens arrested in Port Barre; accused of vandalizing vehicle and high...
According to chief Deon Boudreaux says officers learned that a 14 and 15-year-old boy stole several cans of spray paint, went to the school and vandalized a couple of vehicles.
View ArticleFather, young son need help after fire
They've now been released from the hospital after being treated for fire-related injuries, and the Port Barre Police Department is trying to help them. Anyone with gently used and clean items they are...
View ArticleChild with autism missing in Port Barre
Port Barre police say Keithien Kelly was last seen around 6:00 a.m. this morning at his home near the 900 block of Saizan Avenue. Keithien is approximately 4'6" tall and weighs 110 lbs.
View ArticleOpelousas man arrested after high speed chase in stolen vehicle in Port Barre
At approximately 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, an officer with the Port Barre Police Department saw a Ford Taurus traveling at a speed of 56 mph in a 45 mph zone on U.S. 190 Westbound. Chief Deon...
View ArticleTeen arrested for school burglary
Port Barre Police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the theft of several televisions from the Good Shepherd Montessori School. An employee opening the school this morning found the...
View ArticleTwo arrested after attempted armed robbery in Port Barre
Port Barre Police say they have arrested two suspects in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a Dollar General. Police says that on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, the Port Barre police received a...
View ArticleOfficial says parish economic outlook positive
The district has pledged to use the revenue for infrastructure improvements along Harry Guilbeau and I-49, something that will eventually facilitate growth It'll soon be harder to find news from The...
View ArticleSee who was arrested in Opelousas
Cody Soileau, 2200 block of Old Highway 190, Port Barre, two counts of simple battery, aggravated assault, two bench warrants Anthony Griffith, 1000 block of King Boulevard, Ville Platte, failure to...
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